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Prime Minister's Office
PM to address 125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ on 31st January
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the 125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’, a monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order, started by Swami Vivekananda in 1896, at around 3:15 PM on 31st January, 2021. The event is being organized by Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati.
About 'Prabuddha Bharata’
The journal ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ has been an important medium for spreading the message of India’s ancient spiritual wisdom. Its publication was started from Chennai , where it continued to be published for two years, after which it was published from Almora. Later, in April 1899, the place of publication of the Journal was shifted to Advaita Ashrama and it has been continuously published from there since then.
Some of the greatest personalities have left their imprint on the pages of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ through their writings on Indian culture, spirituality, philosophy, history, psychology, art, and other social issues. Luminaries like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Sister Nivedita, Sri Aurobindo, Former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, among others, have contributed to the Journal over the years.
The Advaita Ashrama is working towards making the entire ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ archive available online on its website.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Upliftment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
The PVTG communities are covered under other schemes of Government of India which are  directed towards generally towards all eligible persons,  are targetted towards the tribal populations under the various schemes of the Central and State Governments under the Scheduled Tribe component as well as  the main schemes of Tribal Affairs Ministry. In addition, Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements a scheme in the name of 'Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups '. This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme having a provision of 100% Central assistance to 18 states and Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands where 75 communities identified as PVTGs reside. Funds in the scheme are released under 2 major components of Grant-in-Aid and Creation of Capital Assets. This scheme operates as a gap filling intervention targeted specifically for upliftment of such communities. As part of the same, State Governments undertakes projects that are tailored to cater to sectors like education, health and livelihood schemes for the PVTGs.
The scheme of Development of PVTGs aims at socio-economic development of PVTGs in a comprehensive manner, while retaining their culture and heritage. The financial assistance is provided to the States/UT under the scheme for activities like
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Education,
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Housing,
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Agricultural development,
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Animal husbandry,
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Strengthening of infrastructure through construction of community assets,
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Installation of non-conventional sources of energy for lighting purpose,
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Social security
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Any other innovative activity meant for the comprehensive development of PVTGs.
Interventions under the scheme are specific to unique requirements of each state. In order to ensure effectiveness of the Scheme,
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State Governments have been given the flexibility of utilizing the funds using the gaps identified through Base Line Surveys.
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Emphasis is being given on Micro plan approach through formulation of Conservation cum Development  plans for ensuring conservation of culture and traditional practices of PVTGs.
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Physical progress of works approved under the scheme is monitored regularly.
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Impact assessment of the scheme has been undertaken by the Ministry and also by NITI Aayog.
This information was given by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Further boost to ‘Make in India’: MoD signs contract worth 409 crore with Indian Companyfor supply of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades to Indian Army
Providing further boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative of Government of India in the Defence Sector, Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence  today signed a contract with M/s Economic Explosive Ltd ,  Nagpur for supply of 10,00,000 Multi Mode Hand Grenades to the Indian Army at an approximate cost of Rs. 409 Crores. These grenades will be replacing the hand grenade design of World War-II vintage, in use with the Indian Army.
The Multi-Mode Hand Grenade has been designed by DRDO/Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratories  and is being produced by M/s EEL, Nagpur. The Grenades have a distinctive design, in that, they can be used in both Offensive and Defensive Modes. This is a flagship project showcasing public-private partnership under the aegis of Government of India  enabling “AtmaNirbharta” in cutting edge ammunition technologies and accomplishes 100% Indigenous Content.
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Ministry of Textiles
Centre extends date of inviting applications under PLI Scheme in Textiles
Fresh applications are invited till 31st October for MMF apparel, MMF Fabrics and products of Technical Textiles
The Ministry of Textiles has decided to extend the date of inviting fresh applications under the PLI scheme of Textiles for MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and products of Technical Textiles for further 2 months i.e. upto 31 st October 2023.
The decision was taken in view of the requests from the Industry stakeholders’. Earlier, the Ministry decided to re-open the PLI Portal till 31st August 2023 for inviting fresh applications from interested companies under the Scheme.
Special Service and Features
Chennai gears up to host the first G20 EdWG 2023
80 delegates from 30 countries and international organisations to participate in the two days deliberations on the 1st and 2nd Feb
IIT Madras to host seminar on ‘Role of Digital Technology in Education’ tomorrow
As a unique initiative exhibits from G-20 countries on ‘Digital Education Initiatives and Enabling Digital Technologies’ to be showcased for three days
Tamil Nadu would be hosting the first G20 Education Working Group 2023 in Chennai with IIT Madras hosting a seminar on ‘Role of Digital Technology in Education’.
The seminar will be chaired by K.Sanjay Murthy, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of India. Prof V.Kamakoti, Director, IIT, Madras will speak on the use of digital technologies by G-20 members to provide accessible, inclusive and equitable education for all.
The daylong seminar will have three sessions including providing accessible and equitable education for K-12 learners, enabling high quality higher education learning opportunities at scale and emerging technologies to provide skill education and training. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, School education and Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman NETF  and Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary Skill Education, Government of India will chair the sessions. 69 delegates from 19 countries will participate in the day long event which will also include other activities such as an audio walkthrough to showcase the history, vision and mission of IIT Madras and visit to the 3 Centres of Excellence- the Heritage Center, the Center for Innovation and the Brain Center.
Prof Kamakoti has said the seminar has generated a lot of interest among the G20 member countries, with 15 countries having sent the inputs highlighting their best practices in the field of Digital Technology for School Education, Higher Education and Skill Development.
The Plenary session of the first G20 Education Working Group meeting will be held on the 1st of February, with Secretary Higher Education K.Sanjay Murthy , India Chair, setting the tone for the deliberations. The Working Group Meeting will be inaugurated by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
During the two day meet there will be detailed discussions on themes which will help the global community find long term sustainable solution to the similar educational challenges being faced by member countries placed in different geographies.
80 delegates from 30 countries and international organisations will deliberate on areas for an inclusive, equitable, relevant and quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Delegates attending the event will be taken to Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage to showcase the rich architectural heritage, reflected in the high quality craftsmanship achieved as early as the 6th century CE. On the sidelines of the G20 events Cultural events and dinners are also organised showcasing the vibrant cultural elements and bustling culinary scene of Tamil Nadu.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Very Positive response from pharmaceutical and medical device industry to PLI Schemes for Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices which closed on 30-11-2020;
Receives 215 applications from manufacturers of bulk drugs and 28 applications for manufacturing medical devices under PLI schemes
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Bulk Drugs and PLI Scheme for Medical Devices have shown a very positive response from the pharmaceutical as well as the medical device industry. The industry has shown a very good response to these schemes whereby 215 applications made by 83 pharmaceutical manufacturers have been received under the PLI Scheme for bulk drugs. Similarly, 28 applications made by 23 medical device manufacturers have been received under the PLI Scheme for medical devices. The closing date of applications was 30.11.2020. IFCI Ltd. is the Project Management Agency  for implementation of both the schemes.
The appraisal process of the applications will commence from today onwards and a maximum of 136 applications under the PLI scheme for bulk drugs and a maximum of 28 applications under the PLI scheme for medical devices will be approved. The time duration for giving approval to the applicants is 90 days under the PLI scheme for bulk drugs and 60 days under the PLI scheme for medical devices. However, best efforts will be done by the PMA and the Department of Pharmaceuticals to give early approvals to the participants under the scheme.
Looking at the increasing imperative of drug security, support to domestic production capability in bulk drugs would ensure higher resilience of the Indian pharmaceutical industry to external shocks. The PLI scheme for medical devices will help meet the objective of product diversification and production of innovative and high value medical devices in India. These initiatives have the potential to contribute significantly to achieving higher objective of affordable healthcare in the country and globally on a sustained basis.
The PLI Schemes for Bulk Drugs and for Medical Devices was approved by the Government on 20.03.2020. The initial guidelines for implementation of both the schemes which were initially issued on 27.07.2020 were amended based on the feedback received from the industry. These revised guidelines were issued on 29.10.2020. Both the schemes have shown a very encouraging response from the pharmaceutical as well as the medical device industry.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister reviews implementation of New Education Policy- 2020
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ reviewed implementation of New Education Policy- 2020 with the senior officials of the ministry.
During the meeting the Minister has recommended the constitution of a Task Force for coordinating of NEP implementation between higher education and school education departments of the Ministry of Education to facilitate the smooth transition of students from school education to higher education. The Minister suggested that a Review Committee and an Implementation Committee headed by Secretary, Higher Education be formed to ensure speedy implementation of NEP.
Shri Pokhriyal emphasised the need for shifting the focus from package culture to patent culture. The National Education Technology Forum  and National Research Foundation  are critical for the success of policy so they should be established in the year 2021-2022. He called upon the stakeholders to ensure synergy between implementation of NEP and existing policies of the government. He also stressed on enabling linkages between the industry and academia for better results.
A total of 181 tasks have been identified for implementation in Higher Education and a dashboard for monitoring the progress of these identified 181 tasks of NEP with clear timelines and targets may be prepared. A monthly and weekly calendar should be drawn up for implementation of the tasks so that every stake holder is updated about its implementation.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
INSURANCE FOR ANGANWADI WORKERS
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package  Insurance Scheme for Health Care Workers fighting COVID-19 was launched to provide comprehensive personal accident cover of Rs. 50 Lakh to 22.12 lakh to health care providers and the same has also been extended to Anganwadi Workers/Helpers who may have been in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients and may be at risk of being impacted by this, subject to fulfillment of the certain conditions.
States/UTs have been asked to ensure provision of safety tools like masks, gloves, soaps and sanitizers etc. for Anganwadi Workers.
AWWs/AWHs are also covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana ; Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana ; and Anganwadi Karyakarti Bima Yojana .
Government of India has introduced Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan  Pension Scheme for the unorganized sectors in the country to ensure old age protection envisaging assured pension of ₹3,000/- per month on attaining the age of 60 years. PM-SYM is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme on 50:50 basis where prescribed age-specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary and the matching contribution by the Central Government for availing the assured pension of ₹3,000/- per month on attaining the age of 60 years.
In this regard, State Governments/UT Administrations have been requested to encourage eligible AWWs/AWHs to get themselves enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan  Pension Scheme on voluntary basis.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
KEEL LAYING OF TWO MULTI PURPOSE VESSEL PROJECT ON 20 MAR 23 AT M/S L&T SHIPYARD, KATTUPALLI
Keel laying ceremony of the two ships of Multi Purpose Vessel  Project  was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on 20 Mar 23. The ceremony was presided by VAdm Sandeep Naithani, Chief of Materiel, in the presence of VAdm Kiran Deshmukh, CWP&A, Shri Ashok Khetan, Head Shipbuilding Business, L&T and other senior officials from Indian Navy and L&T. The contract of construction of two Multi Purpose Vessels was concluded with L&T Shipyard in Mar 22, in consonance with ‘Aatmarnirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives of the Government of India. These are the first Indian Navy Warships being constructed by L&T, Kattupalli.
All major machinery, auxiliary equipment and systems for the Multi Purpose Vessels will be sourced from indigenous manufacturers. This will provide further impetus to defence production and employment generation within the country. These vessels, once delivered to the Indian Navy, will perform multi role support functions such as maritime surveillance, patrolling, disaster relief and launching expendable targets for exercises. These ships would also be deployed for operating autonomous / remotely operated / unmanned vessels.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President visits National Museum of Indian Cinema
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has visited the National Museum of Indian Cinema, in Mumbai today, and said that Exhibits at the museum would take the visitors down the memory lane of their favorite movies, actors and the music.
Shri Naidu said that Cinema being the most loved and watched platform by the almost every Indian, can act as an instrument of social change. He observed that there was a need to inform, educate, empower and enlighten the lovers of cinema through good, moral and educative themes.
In a Facebook post  Shri Naidu penned his experiences after visiting the state of the art museum that celebrates and rejoices the legacy of the great mass media platform.
Link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=442469006321018&id=167328870501701
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA issues an Addendum to the Guidelines regarding Nationwide Lockdown to fight COVID-19
Additional essential Goods and Services included in the Exempt List
Ministry of Home Affairs  has issued an addendum to the guidelines, and subsequent addendums, to all Ministries/Departments , regarding the Nationwide lockdown to fight Corona Virus.
The second addendum lays down additional categories of essential goods and services exempted under the Disaster Management Act 2005, with respect to the 21- day lockdown.
Addendum Document
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke to His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel on telephone today.
Prime Minister conveyed his strong condemnation of the terror attack near the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi on 29 January 2021. He assured Prime Minister Netanyahu that India accords the highest importance to the safety and security of Israeli diplomats and premises, and would deploy all its resources to find and punish the perpetrators. Both leaders expressed satisfaction about the close coordination between Indian and Israeli security agencies in this context.
The two leaders also briefed each other about the progress of the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in their respective countries, and discussed possibilities of further collaboration in this area.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Covering different sectors and sections, the economic packages under the “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan” generate positive response in the region
Chandigarh, May 19, 2020
Covering different sectors and sections, the economic packages under the “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan” have generated positive response among the stakeholders in the region. Recently, the Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has announced five tranches of economic packages.
Jaswinder Singh, Sarpanch from village in Madanheri, Punjab while appreciating the increase in outlay under MGNREGA  said that more developmental works can be undertaken which will ensure more days of employment to the workers. The Government has proposed to allocate an additional Rs 40,000 crore under MGNREGA. It will help generate nearly 300 crore person days in total addressing need for more work including returning migrant workers in monsoon season as well.

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As announced by the Finance Minister, One Class One Channel initiative and addition of 200 books on e-pathshala would not only simplify learning for the children but would also ensure that they don’t face any problems as regards the syllabus, said Raghuraj Verma, a teacher from Punjab. Monica Sood, Principal, DAV Sr Sec School Hoshiarpur, Punjab expressed the same optimism on these initiatives.

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Jagmohan Singh Grewal, a farmer from Punjab said the recent announcements on agriculture marketing, fisheries sector etc. will be beneficial to the farmers of the country. The Government of India has announced Rs 20,000 crore for integrated, sustainable, inclusive development of marine and inland fisheries through Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana . For agricultural marketing, a Central law will be formulated to provide adequate choices to the farmer to sell their produce at remunerative price, barrier free Inter-State Trade and framework for e-trading of agriculture produce.

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On 12th May, 2020, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi gave a clarion call for “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat” to push the country towards self-reliance.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Shri Arjun Munda to virtually inaugurate the Second National Sickle Cell Conclave on occasion of World Sickle Cell Day tomorrow
MoS, Tribal Affairs, Smt Renuka Saruta to deliver a special address
The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda will virtually inaugurate the Second National Sickle Cell Conclave on ‘Sickle Cell Disease’ tomorrow. The Conclave is being held to mark the World Sickle Cell Day observed on 19thJune 2021 every year. MoS, Tribal Affairs, SmtRenuka Singh Saruta will deliver a special address on Sickle Cell Disease at the event.
The Conclave is being organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI , in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry , Novartis, Apollo Hospitals, Piramal Foundation, GASCDO and NASCO. The virtual conclave will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook page of Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Sickle cell disease , which is the most prevalent inherited blood disorder, is widespread amongst many tribal population groups in India, posing a considerable health burden in several states. While there are several cost-effective interventions, which have dramatically reduced morbidity and mortality from SCD in India, the access to care for SCD in the tribal regions of India is limited.The disease in India is prevalent predominantly in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, western Odisha, eastern Gujarat and in pockets of the Nilgiri Hills in north Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
This year’s event is being held after last year’s successful roll out of a National Webinar on Sickle Cell Disease. Shri Arjun Munda will also flag off virtually mobile vans for screening of Sickle Cell Disease.The event will feature discussions about the latest advances and future trends in the treatment of SCD on vulnerable patient population, especially women and children. It will bring together like-minded individuals/organizations to discuss the future of SCD care and ways to alleviate sufferings of SCD patients.
The flagship event will bring together top government officials, stakeholders including Ministry of Tribal Affairs, FICCI, Novartis, Apollo Hospitals, Piramal Foundation, GASCDO, NASCO as well as experts/clinicians to discuss ways and means to enhance awareness, prevention and management initiatives -- especially among women and children -- along with recent advances in SCD management.The program will include a panel discussion featuring leading clinicians, advocates and policy makers who are focused on delivering high-quality healthcare to people living with SCD.
The conclave will visualize a roadmap for streamlining guidelines and for effective management of sickle cell disease through Continuum of Care approach in India.